New ZealandSchool board: Fake Tolley letters not political Trustees at Otatara Primary School say a decision to give students fake letters claiming school hours would be extended was not politically motivated.25 Aug 09:39 PM
New ZealandPrincipal finds strict line with pupils paysA West Auckland principal is taking a zero-tolerance attitude to unruly students at his new school - and winning hearts and minds in the process.19 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeachers fail test on national standards Just over a quarter of teachers have limited or no understanding of how national standards work, despite the new system being introduced in primary and intermediate schools.17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandDefunct coins given full value for charityThe country's Lions Clubs have struck a deal with the Reserve Bank to get the full value of defunct NZ coins, for charity.17 Aug 05:30 PM
Commonwealth GamesSwimming: Born to coachSwim coach Scott Talbot is destiny's child. His mum and dad were top swimmers and then top coaches. So, as Suzanne McFadden finds, it was almost inevitable the former Olympic swimmer would become a coach too.16 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew support system for schools announced"Expert practitioners" will work with schools to lift achievement, but a teachers' union is sceptical of the government's announcement.02 Aug 06:34 AM
New ZealandNew school reports score from A+ to FailParents are surprised at the range of school reports on offer - from poor to wonderfully informative.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWriting on the (classroom) wall in MandarinConfucius classrooms have opened for learning in New Zealand, thanks to a $250,000 investment by the Chinese Government.23 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandERO: Schools lacking in special needs practicesAn Education Review Office survey of 229 schools found about 20pc had inadequate inclusive practices for special needs pupils.22 Jul 11:10 PM
Opinion<i>Vicki Carpenter:</i> Our children deserve nothing but the best from teachersTeaching is a privilege, but proposed changes require careful consideration, says an education lecturer.13 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher warned for slapping studentA teacher who allegedly slapped a young boy was allowed straight back into the classroom.10 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinister warns principals against speaking out about standardsEducation Minister Anne Tolley has told principals they should stop talking to the media and focus on implementing the controversial national standards.02 Jul 01:09 AM
